What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Pump Mechanic position at Cascade Pump?
For over 75 years Cascade Pump Company has been a leader in Low Lift high volume Industrial Water pump Manufacturing. We are looking for an Lead Pump Mechanic to join our team. The Lead Pump Mechanic is responsible for assembling large pumps using pre-made machined and fabricated components. In addition, you will lead your team and make safety, quality of work, and on time delivery a top priority. This is not Aerospace or defense work, and there are no electrical or hydraulic assemblies required.
Essential Functions:
- Maintain Close work relationships with all department leads.
- Work Closely with Plant Manager
- Provide Positive and professional feedback to your team.
- Conduct interviews for replacements/new team members in your department.
- Communicate daily with employees regarding: Safety, Quality, and on time delivery.
- Unloading and loading of pumps, parts, and paint.
- Adapt to changing environment and schedule.
Required Qualifications (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
- Strong Communication Skills
- Strong Mechanical Reasoning
- Able to follow directions
- Knowledge in the safe use of hand tools such as grinders, hand drills, impact wrenches, and mechanical tools.
- Basic Math-Must pass test.
Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:
- Machine Shop knowledge
- Use of overhead Cranes and knowledge of lifting/rigging methods.
- Ability to read Blueprints and bill of materials
- 7 years of mechanical experience
- Military background encouraged to apply
- Ability to plan and delegate work
- Excellent problem solving
- Computer Literate: Excel (Reading Spreadsheets, and entering data)
Why Cascade Pump?
Cascade Pump, where a world of opportunity awaits. When you join our team, you become part of a passionate group dedicated to addressing the world’s water management needs for storm water, water processing, and agriculture. We want problem solvers who roll up their sleeves to foster progress and innovation.
Working Environment and Physical Efforts:
Some of the working conditions for this position is in a manufacturing shop environment with exposure to dirt, grease, fumes, cold, heat, noise, dust. The Mechanical Pump Lead will work in both the office and shop environment. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Cascade Pump does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits
Cascade Pump Company offers the below benefits to all full-time employees, once they have passed their 90-day probation period.
- Medical (75% covered for all employees and 25% for dependents)
- Life Insurance (Company provided)
- Profit Sharing (Eligible after 1yr. of employment)
- PTO
- Sick Pay
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Dental
- Vision
Salary : $40 - $52